Topic: #WARNING# NEW BLOCKCHAIN PHISHING SITE (Read 3114 times)
This is why checking the HTTPS info in your web browser before logging in is so important. Unfortunately, I'm not as good about that as I should be.
These blockchain.info phishing sites are popping up like weeds.
Yeah, usually see at least a few every month. I guess it's an easy scam really.
Wouldn't be so much of it if it wasn't so lucrative.
I've always used inspect element on random links.
One of the worst ones that happened a little while ago was the one that was a google ad. When you googled blockchain.info an ad would be the first thing listed which said it was a link to blockchain.info. And google search links are all forwarded through a google tracking url so you don't even see what url you're actually going to.
I found out about it after someone on here posted that they got their wallet cleaned out.
Personally I try to avoid web wallets. Lots more ways you can lose your BTC. 
These blockchain.info phishing sites are popping up like weeds.
Yeah, usually see at least a few every month. I guess it's an easy scam really.
Wouldn't be so much of it if it wasn't so lucrative.
I've always used inspect element on random links.
Thanks for the heads up Bartmax!
These blockchain.info phishing sites are popping up like weeds.
Yeah, usually see at least a few every month. I guess it's an easy scam really.
the closest attempt was the phishing twitter account that had more followers than the original one.
Seen a few phishing sites, damn low life scammers. Will pass this around a few forums and reddit 
These blockchain.info phishing sites are popping up like weeds.
Yeah, usually see at least a few every month. I guess it's an easy scam really.
These blockchain.info phishing sites are popping up like weeds.
They seem to work because I keep hearing about people who don't use 2FA getting their accounts cleared out.
People who use blockchain.info for their wallet need to be extra careful about security.
They seem to work because I keep hearing about people who don't use 2FA getting their accounts cleared out.
People who use blockchain.info for their wallet need to be extra careful about security.
SMS to your phone number? What happened to Bitcoin anonymity? I wouldn't trust blockchain.info with that. Would you trust MtGox?
Two factor authentication sounds more dangerous than only using username and password.
Two factor authentication sounds more dangerous than only using username and password.
That is fake, and is a scam of some sort. That is not the legitimate WSJ site (the links on the page go to the legit site, but [Suspicious link removed] is not the WSJ) and the blockchain link is to a fake blockchain site.
No mention on the legitimate WSJ of this, Blockchain's blog, nor Blockchain's Twitter.
There are a lot of these out there, and they seem to be always popping up. This is the first one where I have seen the attacker trying to use a fake news site to link someone to a fake blockchain.info site. I would say a best practice would be to always type in the blockchain.info address when you access the site if you use them as your wallet service. No mention on the legitimate WSJ of this, Blockchain's blog, nor Blockchain's Twitter.
That is fake, and is a scam of some sort. That is not the legitimate WSJ site (the links on the page go to the legit site, but [Suspicious link removed] is not the WSJ) and the blockchain link is to a fake blockchain site.
No mention on the legitimate WSJ of this, Blockchain's blog, nor Blockchain's Twitter.
No mention on the legitimate WSJ of this, Blockchain's blog, nor Blockchain's Twitter.
Also it links to a phishing site block-chainl . info. Don't go there or you will lose your coins.
That is fake, and is a scam of some sort. That is not the legitimate WSJ site (the links on the page go to the legit site, but [Suspicious link removed] is not the WSJ) and the blockchain link is to a fake blockchain site.
No mention on the legitimate WSJ of this, Blockchain's blog, nor Blockchain's Twitter.
No mention on the legitimate WSJ of this, Blockchain's blog, nor Blockchain's Twitter.
Wow! This is surely a steping stone for bitcoin!
I use 2FA with Blockchain.info, but I would also like to see them implement a system like those pictures that the banks use when you log in.
This is why I always type the blockchain address, not bookmark it(computer virus can affect browsers too) or click in any link, even the ones by google search results.
This is something I always have in the back of my mind visiting any bitcoin related site.
When I am on blockchain I am always a little stressed that it might not be the right addy.
When I am on blockchain I am always a little stressed that it might not be the right addy.
Bookmark the website and just double check the url. Do you also have tewo factor on? If you do you're probably safe.
I have done both for my home computer but I sometimes log in at cafes and need to look it up that way.
Replacing my phone soon so I can be more protected than I am. At the moment my phone gets a bit dirty from work,so I didnt invest in a expensive one.
Nicely found, I did not see this. People should be warned on time to prevent scams, at least as many as we can prevent.
Already warned people about it yesterday and I am glad that you are helping out today.
PHISHING
#PHISHING# http://the-wsj.com/moneybeat/2014/07/28/Blockchain-offers-loans-up-to-10-bitcoins-and-savings-accounts-to-its-users #PHISHING#
When You click on "official Blockchain page" it will open this site:
https://block-chainl.info/savings-loans/Blockchain-Savings-and-Loans.htm
IT IS NOT OFFICIAL BLOCKCHAIN PAGE!
It is official: https://blockchain.info
EDIT:
Link do Reddit:
http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/2c9cwf/phishing_warning_new_fake_blockchaininfo_link/
#PHISHING# http://the-wsj.com/moneybeat/2014/07/28/Blockchain-offers-loans-up-to-10-bitcoins-and-savings-accounts-to-its-users #PHISHING#
When You click on "official Blockchain page" it will open this site:
https://block-chainl.info/savings-loans/Blockchain-Savings-and-Loans.htm
IT IS NOT OFFICIAL BLOCKCHAIN PAGE!
It is official: https://blockchain.info
EDIT:
Link do Reddit:
http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/2c9cwf/phishing_warning_new_fake_blockchaininfo_link/
Just wanted to come here and tell people about this! Thanks BartmaX!
I hope no one get's screwed by them!
P.S. Activate now 2 factor authentication!!!!
P.P.S. you can log in to their site with user "fuck you" and as password "in the ass"
Best way to avoid fishing attempts to avoid clicking any unknown links which are sent by others via any sources, always bookmark the sites that you are frequently visits which holds your confidential data. you can enable additional security like 2 factor or any other security protocols.
This is something I always have in the back of my mind visiting any bitcoin related site.
When I am on blockchain I am always a little stressed that it might not be the right addy.
When I am on blockchain I am always a little stressed that it might not be the right addy.
Bookmark the website and just double check the url. Do you also have tewo factor on? If you do you're probably safe.
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